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There are 5 ways to get from Ballater to Scotland by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Dundee

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    4h 7m
    £39–68

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    4h 33m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 13m
    £57–102

  4. Drive  122.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ballater to Glasgowcar car 122.3 mi
    2h 22m
    £31–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    4h 13m
    £22–31

Ballater to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Ballater, Scotland and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ballater to Buchanan Bus Station via Dundee South Marketgait and Overgate in around 4h 13m.

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